🔗 Share this article Close to 25,000 Lost Electricity in Queensland and Victoria Following Powerful Storms Nearly twenty-five thousand residences in south-east Queensland were left lacking electricity on the start of the week after intense storm systems impacted the state, generating wind gusts hitting 109 kilometers per hour. Massive Frozen Precipitation and Extensive Impact Residents observed large ice chunks measuring up to seven centimeters in some areas. Meteorological experts announced that various areas across the state had been hit with large hailstones. Today's weather system has severely damaged our infrastructure! Utility workers were working to restore energy supply throughout the affected regions, with nearly 70 crews activated to address the widespread outages. Southern State's Weather Woes At the same time, around 1,000 residents in the southern state also encountered power outages after the metropolitan area saw its most precipitation in 18 months. State Emergency Services handled 598 requests for assistance across the area, primarily for property damage but also for fallen timber and water accumulation. Hardest Hit Regions Werribee region - saw considerable weather impact Hoppers Crossing suburb - multiple emergency calls Wyndham region - over 175 help reports At one point on Sunday, over twenty-eight thousand power users in the state were without power. Climate Outlook Damp conditions were forecast to persist along significant areas of Queensland's east this coming days as a low-pressure trough continued to draw in moisture against the shoreline. Tuesday was expected to become the wettest day, with continued thunderstorm potential anticipated across various areas of both areas. Health Warning Medical authorities alerted that there was an increased chance of weather-related respiratory issues across the countryside regions, particularly given the existing atmospheric conditions. This caution comes after previous incidents where similar conditions led to significant health impacts in the area.